IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2017 – As Earth Day 2017
approaches, four vehicles from Kia Motors America’s (KMA) EcoDynamics
line-up have been recognized by editors of Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com as
top picks among “eco-friendly” cars under $40,000. The trusted
consumer website highlights vehicles with a variety of alternative-fuel
powertrain configurations that can still accommodate the lifestyle and
budget of many new car shoppers.

The 2017 Niro, offering an EPA estimated 52 mpg city/49 highway/50 combined for the FE trim1,
and 2017 Optima Hybrid were named on the list of the 10 best hybrid
cars under $40,000, while the 2017 Optima PHEV, with an EPA-estimated 29
miles of electric range2,
ranked among the top plug-in hybrids under $40,000. The 2017 Kia Soul
EV made the list of five best electric cars under $40,000.

“We’re very proud of the strides the Kia brand has been making to
achieve its goal of increasing electrification and improving overall
fuel economy by 2020,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, Product
Planning, KMA. “Having four of our vehicles recognized by Kelley Blue
Book as top ‘eco-friendly’ choices validates our priorities to the
environment as well as our efforts to maximize affordability.”

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America is the
marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul,
South Korea. Recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50
Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand, Kia proudly serves as the
"Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete
range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the
U.S., including cars and crossovers built at North American
manufacturing plants in West Point, Georgia* and the municipality of
Pesqueria in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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* The Sorento and Optima GDI
(EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the
United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.